Hotels in Maldives

Staying in Maldives

The Maldives is made up of more than a thousand coral islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, many of them home to a single resort. Days revolve around white sand, warm water and outstanding snorkelling and diving, with turtles, reef sharks and manta rays often spotted. It is a favourite for honeymoons and once-in-a-lifetime trips.

Flights from the UK land at Velana International Airport near Malé, usually after one stop in the Gulf or Istanbul, though some airlines fly direct from London at certain times of year. Your resort then arranges a speedboat, seaplane or domestic flight. For cheap flights to the Maldives, look at May to October, when prices are often lower, and compare a flight and hotel package with booking separately.

Best time to visit: December to April is the dry season, with calm seas and plenty of sunshine, while May to October brings more rain but often lower prices.

Flying there too? See cheap flights to Maldives or save with a flight + hotel package.